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8 Reales - Philip IV Segovia,
| Silver (.931) | 27 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1632-1660 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#23630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM · REX · 1651
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Philip IV (1632-1660), was known as the "Piece of Eight" and was widely used in international trade, particularly in the Americas. It was also used as a standard unit of account for financial transactions and was often divided into smaller denominations, such as the 1/8 real coin.
